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C7 HAO

2012 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,636 mi
Last recorded89,636 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 HAO
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 89,636 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 86,357 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2024 78,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 69,453 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 60,692 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 59,200 miles

high level stop light not working

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 8 Nov 2021 59,200 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also showing cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin hitting wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

high level stop light not working

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2020 54,197 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 54,197 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 45,846 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 45,846 miles

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork in mounting bushes (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 41,718 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 41,709 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2017 35,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 26,895 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 15,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Audi Q7?

Based on 556,904 MOT tests across 56,360 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
7,889
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
56,360
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,208
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,166
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,137
Registration plate lamp not working 1,958
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C7 HAO is a 2012 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Audi Q7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 76,748 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi Q7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,208 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C7 HAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Q7 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Audi Q7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C7 HAO registered?

C7 HAO is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 21 July 2012.

Is C7 HAO safe to buy?

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